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From Panajachel: Mayan Ritual and Cosmovision in Chichicastenango

By Conociendo Guate
Free cancellation available
Price is €86 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn about religious syncretism in Chichicastenango
  • Check out the multicoloured market, one of the most vibrant and traditional ones
  • Check out Mayan ceremonies of the K'iche' people
  • Learn about the sacred book Popol Vuh
  • Walk through the cemetery, a space full of symbolism, memory, and tradition.

Activity location

    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

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From Panajachel: Mayan Ritual and Worldview in Chichicastenango
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€85.75 x 2 Adults€171.50
Total
Price is €171.50
Until Sat, 11 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from Panajachel to Chichicastenango (return)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tickets to the places we'll visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified local tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Discover the ancestral magic of Chichicastenango in an authentic and unforgettable cultural experience.

Living spirituality in the Church of Santo Tomas
Watch a traditional Mayan ceremony with incense and coloured candles, performed by local spiritual guides. The ceremony is for respectful observation only, allowing you to appreciate the deep spiritual meaning and religious syncretism that characterises this sacred space.

Art and Tradition in Local Workshops
Visit a craft workshop where they make typical costumes and ceremonial masks used in traditional dances, discovering the symbolism and cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation.

The most colourful market in the highlands
Stroll through one of Guatemala's most vibrant markets, full of Mayan textiles, flowers, fruits, and crafts, in an authentic atmosphere that reflects the daily life and cultural richness of the people.

Multicoloured Cemetery with Panoramic View
Check out the iconic cemetery, famous for its brightly painted tombs that symbolise memory, respect, and spiritual connection within the Mayan worldview.

A complete cultural experience that will let you understand the identity, spirituality, and living traditions of Chichicastenango.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Chichicastenango
    • Chichicastenango, Quiché, Guatemala